| 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny and Surrounding Counties Contributor(s): Ruff, Donna L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0897325915 ISBN-13: 9780897325912 Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2006 Annotation: From a city of smokestacks to a city of culture, technology, and trees, Pittsburgh's revitalized city parks, abundant state parks, tranquil state forests, and enhanced riverfronts offer endless opportunities to hike and explore. "60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh" has something for explorers of every ability and interest. Diverse hikes include Frick Park, which can be combined with a visit to the Frick Art and Historical Center (free); Ohiopyle State Park, with views of the beautiful Youghiogheny River and Cucumber Falls; Beechwood Farms, where kids and adults can opt to participate in nature programs and walks; and Mt. Davis Natural Area, where hikers can stand on the highest point in Pennsylvania. History buffs will love Bushy Run and its museum and other historical site/hike combinations. Those seeking solitude will relish time spent walking in lovely Todd Sanctuary or one of the scenic and tranquil destinations of Forbes State Forest. Beautiful river, lake, waterfall, mountain, wildflower, and historical walks are all in your backyard. From the city's riverbanks to the Laurel Highland mountains of the south and southwest to the lakes and meadows of the north and northwest, every hiker will find trails to their liking in "60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh." Click for more in this series: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny & Surrendin |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) - Sports & Recreation | Hiking - Travel | Special Interest - Hikes & Walks |
| Dewey: 796.510 |
| LCCN: 2006043755 |
| Series: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny & Surrendin |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (0.90 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Locality - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Features: Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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| Publisher Description: From a city of smokestacks to a city of culture, technology, and trees, Pittsburgh's revitalized city parks, abundant state parks, tranquil state forests, and enhanced riverfronts offer endless opportunities to hike and explore. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh has something for explorers of every ability and interest. Diverse hikes include Frick Park, which can be combined with a visit to the Frick Art and Historical Center (free); Ohiopyle State Park, with views of the beautiful Youghiogheny River and Cucumber Falls; Beechwood Farms, where kids and adults can opt to participate in nature programs and walks; and Mt. Davis Natural Area, where hikers can stand on the highest point in Pennsylvania. History buffs will love Bushy Run and its museum and other historical site/hike combinations. Those seeking solitude will relish time spent walking in lovely Todd Sanctuary or one of the scenic and tranquil destinations of Forbes State Forest. Beautiful river, lake, waterfall, mountain, wildflower, and historical walks are all in your backyard. From the city's riverbanks to the Laurel Highland mountains of the south and southwest to the lakes and meadows of the north and northwest, every hiker will find trails to their liking in 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh. |
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